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Pennington School

20 FAIRWAY AVE MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

About Pennington School

Pennington School in Mount Vernon, NY, provides a dynamic learning experience for elementary students. Our focus is on creating a supportive and stimulating environment where academic growth meets personal development. Experienced teachers employ diverse instructional strategies to cater to every child's needs, encouraging curiosity and a love for discovery. Pennington School is dedicated to building a strong educational foundation in the heart of Mount Vernon.

Pennington School Contact Information

Address

20 FAIRWAY AVE MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

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Phone

(914) 665-5105

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
14
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
426
Total Students
$132657
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pennington School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.1%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 28.4%
Black 50%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
17.1%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
50%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 426
50.9%
217 Female
49.1%
209 Male

Student Population

426 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, the school held a fun “Pie the Teacher” event to gear up for Field Day, while the “Pennington Gentlemen’s Brunch” aimed to inspire and empower young men.

FAQ

Q1: How old are most students when they start at Pennington School? A: Usually, kids start elementary school around age five, but it depends on their grade and if they're ready. Q2: What do you need to do to sign up at Pennington School? A: Parents need to turn in things like a birth certificate, shot records, where they live, and old report cards to the office. Q3: Does Pennington have any programs for science and math? A: Yep, science and math are part of the classes. There are science experiments, coding, and projects where you solve problems to get kids interested and creative. Q4: If parents work, can kids go to school early? A: Yes, Pennington has people watching the kids. They do morning stuff to get ready for the day. Q5: What can you do for fun at Pennington School besides classes? A: Kids can join art, music, sports, and school clubs that teach teamwork, being creative, and being a leader.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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